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Vaduz Centrum reimagines the role of public infrastructure through a large-scale protective canopy designed to enhance the usability of urban space throughout the year. Positioned at the heart of Liechtenstein’s capital, the project by Gydey Valery Architect transforms an exposed civic area into a sheltered public environment capable of supporting retail activity, cultural events, and everyday social interaction across changing weather conditions. Caption At the centre of the proposal is a lightweight roof structure that creates a controlled microclimate while maintaining visual openness and a strong connection to the surrounding cityscape. Rather than enclosing public space, the intervention improves environmental comfort while... More